Private foundation · EIN 87-4356018 · Waukegan, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nsts Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $70K total, median $500. 71% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$70K
Median grant
$500
Stays in IL
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Youth Conservation CorpsWaukegan, ILContribution$10K
Bed Ministry of Saint JosephLibertyville, ILContribution$10K
Habitat for Humanity Lake CountyGurnee, ILContribution$10K
Banzai IncProvo, UTContribution$9,995
Just for KidsWaukegan, ILContribution$5,000
Saint Joseph Food PantryLibertyville, ILContribution$5,000
Siena Catholic Schools of RacineRacine, WIContribution$5,000
College of Lake CountyGrayslake, ILContribution$5,000
Faith Lutheran ChurchBensenville, ILContribution$2,000
A Safe PlaceZion, ILContribution$1,100
Waukegan Historical SocietyWaukegan, ILContribution$1,000
Nicasa Behavioral Health ServicesRound Lake, ILContribution$1,000
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNContribution$600
Cunningham Childrens HomeUrbana, ILContribution$500
Wags 2 WishesPlainfield, ILContribution$500
Benedictine SistersChicago, ILContribution$500
The Chapel Care CenterLibertyville, ILContribution$500
Plainfield Lions CharitiesShorewood, ILContribution$500
Fill a Heart 4 KidsLake Forest, ILContribution$300
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILContribution$250
Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, ILContribution$250
Camp Kesem at Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WIContribution$250
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KSContribution$250
Man Up to CancerCape Elizabeth, MEContribution$250
Chad Tough Defeat Dipg FoundationSaline, MIContribution$200
The American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDContribution$120
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenAtlanta, GAContribution$100
Wrightway RescueMorton Grove, ILContribution$100
Lurie Childrens Hospital of ChicagoCarol Stream, ILContribution$100
Ronald McDonald HouseChicago, ILContribution$100
Cals Angels Pediatric Cancer FoundationSt Charles, ILContribution$20

By state: Illinois 22 · Utah 1 · Wisconsin 2 · Tennessee 1 · Kansas 1 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Nsts Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Waukegan, Illinois, administered in care of Nathan E Walker, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Nsts Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Nsts Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $70K across 31 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Nsts Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (22 grants), Utah (1 grants), Wisconsin (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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